Southern Water
Senior Reporting Lead
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Closing Date
2026-07-08
Job Title: Senior Reporting Lead
Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: From £38k depending on skills and experience
About The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Reporting Lead to transform data into meaningful insight that drives environmental and operational performance.
In this role, you’ll go beyond producing reports—you’ll interrogate complex datasets, uncover trends and root causes, and translate findings into clear, actionable intelligence. Your work will directly support improvements in areas such as environmental compliance, pollution reduction, flooding risk and operational efficiency.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Lead the development of automated reporting solutions and dashboards where required, improving how performance is tracked, understood and acted upon across the business.
- Bring a strong analytical mindset and the ability to turn data into insight and action.
- Explain complex analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Take a structured, logical approach to problem solving.
- Focus on data quality, accuracy and assurance.
- Be proactive, improvement-focused and confident challenging the status quo.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Experience in data analysis, reporting or business intelligence roles.
- Advanced Excel (data modelling, Power Query, automation).
- Experience with Power BI (dashboards, data models).
- Strong analytical and data interrogation skills, including trend and root cause analysis.
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Desirable
- Experience in a regulated, operational or environmental environment.
- Knowledge of performance management, KPIs and assurance frameworks.
- Experience with Alteryx or automated data pipelines.
- Background in finance, business analysis or project/programme delivery.
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as Data/Analytics, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or Environmental Science.
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.
"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."
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Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.
Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
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